I came to Raw Ink Studio to have a nose ring removed for an upcoming MRI, and Bobby was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain why my current nose ring wasn't suitable and made sure I understood the issue instead of just rushing through the removal. What I really appreciated was that he didn't stop there--he also showed me what to look for in a better replacement and gave helpful advice so I wouldn't run into the same problem again. His knowledge, patience, and professionalism really stood out. Great service, great experience, and I'd definitely recommend Bobby to anyone who wants someone who genuinely cares and takes the time to educate their clients. read more

Received excellent service at this shop! Went in for a last minute piercing removal to prep for an MRI and truly had a great experience. Was seen immediately and given a ton of information on my existing piercing, regarding care and proper jewelry replacement as it relates to my sensitive skin. First time at this shop and I was pleasantly surprised. None of that stuffy tattoo/piercing shop vibe, experienced folks that communicate well and seem to genuinely care to cater to your needs. Will return here again! read more

Legitimate, talented and personable (friendly). I got my 5th and 6th tattoo here. Tattoo art studio: Very large and spacious, including an art gallery section. Each artist has their own private room, which have walls covered in drawings and designs of wonderful sketches. Artists & skills: I've had two tattoos by two different artists. The first one was done by Ariana but she at the time of this review no longer works there. The second was done by Matt who has been a licensed tattoo artist doing his craft for many years now at Raw Ink. These guys a skilled and talented. You share with them your idea and give you their input and experience so that you could make a more enlightened decision on your tattoo design. I really appreciated their input because a slight modification can mean a huge difference in the end product. They both were very friendly and personable, easy to carry conversations especially when you have to sit and lie there for hours at a time. read more

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Very professional tattoo service and artists. I had my friend get her tattoo done here for a very reasonable price. The artists seem to know what they are doing and are very professional. I liked the way the artist did not rush through the process but was patient enough to give the right finishing. read more

Just had some work done at Raw Ink. Matt was the Tattoo artist that did my work. I have to say that of all the other tattoo studios that I've been to , Raw Ink is a class act. A premium custom tattoo studio! I had a tribal type forearm tattoo done and the lines are very clean, detailed. I'm getting all kinds of compliments from friends and my wife liked it so much She told me I should go full sleeve! Thanks Matt! Oh, and they are reasonably priced! read more

Raw Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio, LLC - Some shading left to do on the next visit! But you get the idea! Love it! - Tattoo Near Me - Olney, Maryland

I wish I had one of the many 5-star experiences people seem to have had recently with this place. I booked a design consult in Dec 2020, drove almost an hour and showed up on time (7pm) to a closed studio but Bobby's car was out front. No one answered the phone so I emailed back to my apptmt email and immediately got a text from Bobby that he was sorry but he has a migraine and he will contact me on Monday to reschedule. I gave him the benefit of the doubt but I have a couple of friends who get migraines, you know it's coming so I could have been called ahead of time. Whatever, we could reschedule that's fine. Monday, not a peep. I call the studio during the week, no one answers the phone and the vmail is full. I text Bobby back several times, no answer. The guy basically ripped me off my deposit, which of course for his security is non-refundable. But I was a responsible customer, I showed up on time (both apptmts: initial and design apptmt). Given the sketchy track record I see on here maybe we should be getting security deposits from him... I hope he used my hard earned money for something appropriate but I tend to doubt it . I wouldn't go here if you want service of any kind. It's a bummer, he seems like a nice guy but I guess I'm mistaken. read more

This is something I've been meaning to write for a very long time. A few years back my best friend and I were looking to get matching tattoos. We finally decided on a design and I had heard great things about Raw Ink and Bobby so I we went to go check it out. We spoke to Bobby, got a quote and set up our appointment. I couldn't have been more excited. Little did I know things were about to go so wrong. A few weeks later my friend and I showed up for our appointments which were scheduled to start at 3pm. When we arrived we were told that Bobby wasn't in yet and we were ushered to the waiting area. After waiting a total of 4 hours we were finally brought into the studio by an assistant at 7pm. When Bobby finally walked in he had cuts all over his face and was carrying multiple boxes of band-aids. The only explanation we received for his lateness was "Sorry, there was a band-aid problem." After getting his "band-aid" issue under control we were finally ready to start. He laid the stencil down on my best friend and it immediately looks wrong. I guess this should have been the first sign that we should have got up and left but for some reason we decided to stay. After all was said and done we both had hideous tattoos that looked nothing like what we asked for. (by the way if you can't tell from the photo I don't blame you its suppose to be a diamond) We went back the next day and complained but he was incredibly unprofessional about the matter. We later heard from friends that he had gotten into using hard drugs around the time that we had our work done and things started adding up. I advise everyone to stay as far away from this shop as possible. read more

Raw Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio, LLC - Worst tattoo I've ever received. Stay away from Raw Ink and Bobby. - Tattoo Near Me - Olney, Maryland

My Dad's been going to Bobby the last 10 years for all his tattoos, so, when I was looking to get work done, I went straight to Raw Ink. Bobby was booked out, no surprise... but, we were able to make an appointment with Jason. He listened to our idea, and was able to stencil out the design exactly how we imagined it. He was done with each of ours in about 10 minutes, and gave great instructions on the healing process. Jason also guarantees his work for life and offers free touch ups. They also have an entire side of the shop set up for live music and events. If you live in the area, check them out. As for the shop, imagine an estate sale for a rock in roll legend. That's the vibe when you walk in. Tons of cool, random, stuff everywhere. Definitely a happy customer. I'll be back again in the fall to get another piece done. read more

Raw Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio, LLC - Jason did an amazing job on our matching family tattoos. - Tattoo Near Me - Olney, Maryland

I always go to Matt Leo. He's a great artist, he cares about the quality of work he does, and he listens. If he suggests any changes, he will discuss them with you before hand and explain why it would be a better choice than the former. I went to see him 3 years ago, and again 2 years ago. When I had my dagger tattoo done, he had a very similar design painted by him and hung on his wall. He asked to incorporate his design in with the one that I had shown him. As someone who appreciates art, I love that! It's truly special to have a custom/original piece from an artist. Give your artist creative control! You won't regret it. read more

Raw Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio, LLC - Done 3 years ago. All healed and perfect (still) - Tattoo Near Me - Olney, Maryland

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I can't speak to the tattoos as I haven't had work done here (yet) however Linh their piercer was awesome to work with. For some reason, Ambrotos does not do septum piercings and turned away my business and I called Raw Ink who were able to fit me in right away. Linh was down to earth, professional and walked me through every step of the process and not only that but she was super quick! My piercing looks amazing and is nearly painless and I can tell it's going to heal perfectly. Could not be more satisfied and highly recommend getting piercings with her! read more

I honestly love this place, I got my first tattoo here and I just keep coming for more. Also got my boyfriend hooked! Thanks Matt Leo for such a great experience! Can't wait for another appointment! All of my art has healed great! Thank you Raw ink read more

Raw Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio, LLC - Matt - Tattoo Near Me - Olney, Maryland

I took an hour out from my workday to go in for a consultation with Bobby (the owner) that I had called ahead the day before to set up. I was told he was tattooing someone (none of the other artists was even there -- bad sign that says this shop isn't doing well) but he'd be with me shortly. I waited for almost an hour, shooting pool and enduring the cliche Cookie Monster Death Metal blaring on the overhead speakers (seriously, so cliche. BRO, WE'RE A TATTOO SHOP BRO), before I got fed up and left. The receptionist was nice and apologized and asked if I could maybe stop by later that night. I declined and went to a different shop (Stone the Crow) instead and had an amazing experience, so it all worked out for the best. I know Bobby was busy but I'd called ahead and come on...you can't take a five minute break? Potential customers deserve better service. Avoid at all costs. read more

Owner is nice enough but nobody else seems to know or care about anything. This place is an exercise in frustration. I called them to ask if they could remove the jewelry I mistakenly put in my septum piercing and couldn't get out. I mentioned that I had put in the wrong type of stud (meant for a lip piercing) and couldn't get a hold of it to remove it. They said no problem and to come in whenever. When I came in, the owner took a look at it and said he thought it was just the normal jewelry and I would have to come back when the piercer was in on Friday. So I come back and he wasn't there, he was off that day. I later make a call to schedule an appointment, I come in, put a $10 deposit down (I wanted to get 2 ear piercings after getting the septum jewelry removed), and schedule an appointment for that Friday when I am done with work. I come in that Friday and he has left for the day! At this point I was so frustrated that I demanded my deposit back (to their credit, the receptionist was very apologetic and did give me my deposit back), and swore never to go there again. People were nice, but the wait was long and nobody seemed able to figure out what was going on. No consistency. I went about five times and never got service. I was ready and willing to spend money on the removal and new piercings, but they were just very inept at scheduling. They might be better when it comes to tattoos, but this is based off of my experience. read more

Raw Ink Studio. I have been going to raw ink studio since 2009 when they have not moved to their new location. I have been very happy with my service back when and now. I am currently in the process of working with Bobby to get a piece I've wanted. He works hand in hand with what I am going for and also draws out the design for you. He is honestly a master at his trade, I would highly recommend him. As for the other artists, I have seen all of their work and I would also trust them as well. As for the building itself, It is very clean. The bathroom is always clean as a whistle (a must). There is also a really cool art gallery within the building. There have been consistent live events there as well which are really cool if you are local. Overall, I would highly recommend checking them out if you are looking for any tattoo, coverup, piercing. Etc. read more

My son had his first tattoo done at Raw Ink 6 years ago when their shop was up the street from where they are now. I went in this past Tuesday (11/15/2016) afternoon and they took me without an appointment. Matt was my artist. I gave him 3 pictures of what I wanted. He took them and turned them into exactly what I envisioned! He did all 3 tats within 2 hours. He had nice music playing, I was so relaxed that it didn't hurt as bad as I thought it would. It actually hurt more the day after I had it done!! He explained everything thing he was doing and why. The cost was VERY reasonable!! I will be going back! Both my boys have appointments to have there tats done! You can't go wrong with Raw Ink!! read more

Raw Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio, LLC - Tattoo Near Me - Olney, Maryland

My wife and I went in for our first tattoos with Ariyana. She was fantastic. She took her time to explain everything, knowing we were novices. She did a great job of taking our ideas and making them into pieces of art. I wasn't planning on getting another tattoo but after our positive experience with Ariyana and Raw Ink, I will definitely give it more thought. read more

I've had a nose piercing and a tattoo done here a couple of years ago but came in recently with a friend to get his first tattoo done.... the girl at reception seemed completely disinterested and awkward with us. I was embarrassed as I'd raved about this place to my friend about what a great experience I had, and the girl kept saying how she doesn't know the artists schedule and they'd call him etc and it would be a month until the next available consultation. Safe to say we went to another tattoo shop straight after and they did the tattoo same day and made him comfortable....... read more

I have gone to Raw ink a few times and always had a great experience. I had a fairy tattoo done by someone who no longer works at raw ink and I was 22 when i got it and thought it was ok but i dont like to complain. I finally went back last year (5 years later) and Bobby helped fix it. He went above and beyond to make it how it was originally supposed to be and then some. I definitely will continue to return and recommend this place. read more

Raw Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio, LLC - Before and after - Tattoo Near Me - Olney, Maryland

Love the piece I got here by Matt. Bobby (the owner) is an awesome dude all around and an amazing artist. This place is one of a kind but I won't be back anytime soon. I tried numerous times for them to do a large scale custom piece for me and they let me down. THREE TIMES. Won't be back unless it's with Bobby. The other artists wasted my time. read more

Bobby, the owner, is amazing for tattoo work provides fantastic support leading up to the work and after the work. Amazing.

Came here to get an old tattoo retouched and Danny did an amazing job!! There was a bit of a struggle trying to set up an appointment but the end result was well worth it. The only blip on the radar was the price, a few days before I texted Danny and told him I wanted to add some more swirls and lines to my design and asked if it would change my quoted price. He said not to worry about it and that he'd draw it the day off. Well at the end of session he quoted a price that was about $50 higher than the original. He explained that the design became more intricate and took longer than originally expected. Which is fine , but at that point I only brought enough for the quoted price and tip My tattoo healed amazing though and I'm extremely satisfied with the work. I would recommend this place to anyone, the artists there are TRUE artists; they go above and beyond to create AMAZING pieces. Very nice place to get tattooed for a reasonable price!! read more

I can honestly say this is were I will get tattooed for the rest of my life. Bobby does amazing work and I got a tattoo done by another person but I just can't remember his name but his head is shaved. They are very friendly and clean and I can trust them to come up with something creative and unique and they won't rip me off with prices. read more

Danny Sucks. Unprofessional. Shows no real interest. Horrible communication skills. Half ass shit. His attitude everything sucks. Ruined my tattoo. That shit is permanent! I tipped him 40% being overly sympathetic to his financial situation but now I'm paying 1k to remove this nonsense. I should have realized the warning signs. Owner Bobby sided with him. Defending his artistic ability is one thing, but defending what he did on me is BS. It's my body. How dare they. Hate this place. This whole place is a cliché piece of shit. read more

Went here to get my belly button piercing with Lyn. She's so professional and I wasn't nervous at all. She told me what to do and what not to do , and gave me her business card and told me to contact her if anything went wrong which it didn't. 3 months in and my piercing healed perfectly! read more

Went here for my first tattoo after a friend recommended Raw Ink. Couldn't have been more pleased, Ryan Kaufman took the time to answer all my questions, worked with me to finalize the design/best possible location, and I left with exactly what I wanted. Price wasn't too steep either, 5 stars! SOME TIME LATER... 2 more tattoos done at Raw Ink and it's still 5 stars great. If you're looking into anything in the American Traditional style Danny is the man. read more

I've gotten two tattoos from Bobby (owner/artist) in the last year. On both, I had somewhat of an idea on what I wanted but relied more on Bobby's artistic creativity to create something original and memorable. I can say without any doubt that both turned out way, way cooler than I could of hope for. The waiting room is cool, the staff is friendly and the tattoo areas are all clean. Also the price was extremely reasonable (only $100/hour) considering the detail and color used. They were done very carefully but quickly. I've gotten nothing but compliments from friends and family. If you're within 100 miles of Raw Ink, don't go anywhere else. read more

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I have been getting tattooed by Bob for years; We have always talked about him doing my daughters first tattoo, when she became of age and well the day has come! Bob is a fantastic artist, You go to him with an idea and he brings it to life every single time! His shop is inviting, clean, sterile and the staff is also very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you may have; Bob's work is truly one of a kind. He takes the time to meet with you and discuss the drawing and creates a perfect image for you. The line work an intricate detail that he puts in each tattoo is absolutely gorgeous! He makes you feel comfortable and explains everything whether it's your first tattoo or 1 of many and he also offers you supplies you may need for after care [ointment/soap], the shop is nothing less than perfect and I highly recommend Raw Ink ! read more

Raw Ink was praised by a woman I know who got her beautiful tattoos done there. I decided to try and get a walk-in appointment for ear piercings. The whole facility was extremely clean, professional, and friendly. My piercer, Linh, was very informative and answered my many questions. I wanted an unusual pattern of studs and she told me what would work best with my ear shape. I felt that my safety and comfort was being put above any desire to make money. Three hypo-allergenic ear piercings cost a total of $80 which I was very pleased with. The whole experience was completely worth it! read more

I've gotten 4 tattoos from Bobby, I got my GF a tattoo from the tall Ryan for her birthday and even sent my boss there to get a cover up from Ryan. Great prices and by far the friendliest staff in a tattoo shop. They keep it as clean as an O.R.,they are professional and have fair prices...what more do you want? Oh you want more...OK, Bar Ink is when they throw tattoo events with live music, tattooing and maybe a motorcycle show,tattoo contests! read more

Bobby, the owner of the shop, is a great guy and a talented artist. He took as much time as we needed to plan out the tattoo. The shop is extremely clean and well kept. Bobby did an awesome job with the tattoo. We would definitely recommend him and the shop. We look forward to coming back. read more

I've gotten a tattoo and two piercings done there. they have amazing customer service, they greet you when you walk in and create a comfortable environment. For my tattoo, i had the pleasure of having Ryan Kaufman tattoo my mothers name on my arm, hes amazing with calligraphy, it not your typical script either. he did an awesome job. i get a complement almost everyday. they now have a new piercer, her name is Sammy "Bee" Bentolila. she was amazing, i was comfortable threw the whole process, she was OCD with sanitation and was very professional. And she gives you candy! in total the place is great, everyone's nice, clean, professional, you wont be able to find a place where they want to please you more than Raw ink. read more

Ashley did my tattoo which was small waves on my foot. She was extremely professional, inventive, personable ,creative, friendly and artistic. I couldn't be happier with Ashley, the tattoo and the studio. I would definitely recommend Raw Ink. read more

RAW Ink Studio is an amazing tattoo studio with wonderful artists. I have been getting tattooed at RAW since they opened and have always left incredibly satisfied with my tattoos, and experience. The artists are great to work with. They listen to your tattoo ideas and create a custom one of a kind piece. Definitely amazing. read more

I have gotten 4 out of my 6 tattoos at Raw Ink and have gotten multiple piercings here as well. Bobby did a large coverup piece on my chest after a bad motorcycle accident and I could not be happier with it. My other tattoos were done by Tall Ryan but unfortuntly everyone left except Bobby. My piercings were done by little Ryan when he was still there. Everything is always kept very clean and sterile and the staff is extremely friendly. I would definitely recommend getting ink from Bobby read more

Went in today and was able to get an appointment with Matt. He was fantastic and my tattoo is perfect! Everyone was so professional, friendly, and nice. Chatted with Bobby (the owner) and Jenny and felt so comfortable. Going to a class there in a couple of weeks and can't wait! I highly recommend Raw Ink! read more

Wish I could speak to their skill. Went here after reading good reviews. After waiting 45 minutes for my appointment with Matt I left. BIG disappointment! read more

On my first visit everyone was super friendly and I initially just went in to make an appointment with Bobby to start a sleeve. We talked it over and he set me up for three appts. It is now a month-ish later and time for my first appt. I get there and the artist is not there. The lady at the desk calls him and his phone is off. The only thing she tells me is that he works so much and sometimes he just doesn't come in. She took my number and told me that she would call me when and if he was coming in. Needless to say I never got a phone call and I am extremely upset about this. It seems like if the artist wasn't going to be in that day that I should have gotten a phone call before my appt to cancel or reschedule. I can completely understand an artist needing a day off. I myself work 6 days a week and a ton of OT on top of that. I myself struggle for days off also but this was so not professional. I actually used one of my vacation days for this appt and I only get one week of vacation a year. I am still in the dark about when we are going to get started on this work. Its the next day now and still there has been no phone call to reschedule or cancel all together. I am just highly disappointed at the lack of professionalism. I was drawn to this artist because it his work was some of the better work I saw in the area but now I am wondering if that means they this it is okay to just forget about certain appointments. Thanks for making me waste a vacation day guys. read more

Bobby has changed my whole arm with a design that no artist could come up with. He changed my ideas into something I could not even picture since I'm bad with art. This place is awesome! Tattoo, bands, and events! Stop by and check out what it's about. Great job raw ink! Keep it up. read more

The staff is always friendly and courteous, Eric has been a family friend since my sister was in middle school it's amazing how time goes on and we all pick up a new trades! He's a very very talented artist lettering, pictures, freehand he's got a lot of talent very creative or if you bring him something he can do it or freestyle off of it! He's my go to for ink Raw Ink has been around for about six years and I'm sure they're not going anywhere anytime soon, all of the staff has different styles and great portfolios I wouldn't be afraid to let any of them put any ink on anybody I know I will refer them or the establishment to everybody looking for any type of ink! Come in and talk, get to meet the fam you won't be disappointed! The establishment is very clean always tidy and the receptionist is on point! No worries about any kind of issues here, all are top notch and great at what they do read more

Horrible customer service. My husband had gone into raw ink one evening to inquire about getting a tattoo. He had spoken to Matt, who told him to bring in his art and also send in the pictures of what I wanted for myself. We dropped off the drawing and emailed in my pictures and never ever heard back. Not only were we told the picture would be given directly to him, but that we would hear back within a few days! He never called us back to set up and appointment, and we also emailed him, only to get no response. Here we are a month or so later, and still no word back. We also haven't gotten my husbands art back either, which he had drawn himself. read more